Download, Installation, and Configuration ReadMe
11g Release 2 (11.1.2.2)
January 2017
This document contains important information to help you get started downloading, installing, and configuring the Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.2) software.
Note:
For information about downloading previously released versions of Oracle software, refer to My Oracle Support document ID 1071023.For information about downloading other Oracle Forms and Reports products, see Oracle Forms and Reports Download, Installation, and Configuration Readme Files.
This document contains the following topics:
Task 1: Review and Make Note of Your Operating System Capabilities (32-bit or 64-bit)
Task 2: Review the Certification and System Requirements
Task 3: Select an Oracle Forms and Reports Software Download Site
Task 4: Download the Required Software
Task 5: Refer to the Installation and Configuration Documentation for Next Steps
1 Task 1: Review and Make Note of Your Operating System Capabilities (32-bit or 64-bit)
Before you download any Oracle Forms and Reports software, review your existing environment and determine your specific operating system versions, including whether you are using 32-bit or 64-bit systems.
Many Oracle products provide specific 32-bit and 64-bit downloads. As a result, it is important to make note of your specific operating system requirements before starting any downloads.
2 Task 2: Review the Certification and System Requirements
Review the following documents to be sure that the Oracle Forms and Reports software you want to download is supported on your existing software and hardware.
Note:
When checking the certification information for each of the products you want to install, be sure to check specifically for any 32-bit or 64-bit system requirements. In some cases, it is important for you to download software specifically designed for the 32-bit or 64-bit environment, explicitly.To ensure that Oracle Forms and Reports is certified with your hardware and software platforms, refer to Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations on the Oracle Technology Network (OTN):
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/downloads/fusion-certification-100350.htmlThe various certification documents contain information related to supported 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, databases, web servers, LDAP servers, adapters, IPv6, JDKs, and third-party products.
The certification document for 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) is called System Requirements and Supported Platforms for Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.x) Certification Matrix.
To ensure you have enough physical memory, disk space, and other computing resources, review the Oracle Forms and Reports System Requirements and Specifications document on OTN:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/downloads/fusion-requirements-100147.html
3 Task 3: Select an Oracle Forms and Reports Software Download Site
Oracle provides multiple locations for downloading Oracle Forms and Reports and the software it requires.
Table 1 describes the Oracle Web sites where you can download the latest Oracle Forms and Reports software.
Table 1 Where to Download Oracle Forms and Reports
| Oracle Web Site | Purpose and Location |
|---|---|
Oracle Technology Network | If you are a developer, go to the Oracle Technology Network (OTN) to download Oracle software under the terms of the OTN Developer License. See Section 4, "Task 4: Download the Required Software" for links to specific OTN download pages for your product. Note: Oracle Technology Network requires free registration. |
My Oracle Support | If you are a customer with a valid support agreement with Oracle and you want to download software updates and fixes, then go to My Oracle Support: |
Oracle Software Delivery Cloud | If you have purchased an Oracle software license, and you want to download software under the terms of that license, or if you want to download Oracle software under the terms of the Oracle Electronic Delivery Trial License then go to Oracle Software Delivery Cloud: The Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.2) software is included in the Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Media Pack. |
4 Task 4: Download the Required Software
The following sections provide information on the required downloads for February 3, 2014:
Downloading the Oracle WebLogic Server Software
Downloading Oracle Forms and Reports
Upgrading Oracle WebLogic Server for an Existing 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) Installation
4.1 Downloading the Oracle WebLogic Server Software
You use the Oracle WebLogic Server installer to install Oracle WebLogic Server and to create a Middleware home (which is required before you can install Oracle Forms and Reports).
For Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.2), download Oracle WebLogic Server 11g (10.3.6) from OTN or Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.
On OTN, you can download the Oracle WebLogic Server installers from the following link:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/weblogic/downloads/index.htmlBe sure to select the proper Oracle WebLogic Server installer for your platform:
For installations on any supported platform, use wls1036_generic.jar. Note that you must download and install a supported JDK on your system before attempting to run this installer. Refer to My Oracle Support document ID 1506916.1.
For Linux x86 32-bit machines, use wls1036_linux32.bin.
For Solaris 32-bit machines, use wls1036_solaris32.bin.
For Windows 32-bit machines, use wls1036_win32.exe.
For 64-bit systems, see "Installing WebLogic Server on 64-Bit Platforms Using a 64-Bit JDK" in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle WebLogic Server.
You can find full descriptions of all available Oracle WebLogic Server installers at "WebLogic Server Installers" in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle WebLogic Server.
4.2 Downloading Oracle Forms and Reports
Table 2 for information on the Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) software you can download.
Note:
In general, only the latest releases of Oracle Fusion Middleware products are available for download on Oracle Software Delivery Cloud or OTN.To order a shipment of physical media for a previously released product that is not available on Oracle Software Delivery Cloud or OTN, refer to My Oracle Support document ID 1071023.
Table 2 Downloads for a New Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Installation
| Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) Product | Full or Patch Set Installer? | Download Instructions | Patch Number on My Oracle Support | Link to Download Page on OTN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oracle Forms and Reports 11.1.2.2 | Full | For a new installation, then download Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.2) from OTN or the Oracle Software Cloud. If you are applying this release to an existing Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.0) or 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) installation, download the patch set from My Oracle Support.. | 17882900 | Download Full Installer |
Oracle Forms and Reports 11.1.2.1 | Full | For a new installation, download Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) from OTN or the Oracle Software Cloud. If you are applying this release to an existing Oracle Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.0) installation, then download the patch set from My Oracle Support. | 15948641 | Download Full Installer |
4.3 Upgrading Oracle WebLogic Server for an Existing 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) Installation
If you are already using a previous version of Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) with a previous version of Oracle WebLogic Server installed, then you must upgrade Oracle WebLogic Server to Oracle WebLogic Server 11g (10.3.6) using an Oracle WebLogic Server upgrade installer.
To update Oracle WebLogic Server, do the following:
Verify that you have a JDK certified with Oracle WebLogic Server 11g (10.3.6) on your system.
Use an Oracle WebLogic Server upgrade installer. To locate the proper upgrade installer for your system, refer to Table 3. To install Oracle WebLogic Server on a 64-bit system, download the generic installer.
Table 3 Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6 Patch Numbers on My Oracle Support
| To download this Oracle WebLogic Server Upgrade Installer... | Download this Patch Number on My Oracle Support... |
|---|---|
10.3.6 Generic Upgrade Installer | 13529623 |
10.3.6 Upgrade Installer for Linux 32-bit systems | 13529653 |
10.3.6 Upgrade Installer for Windows 32-bit systems | 13529639 |
10.3.6 Upgrade Installer for Solaris 32-bit systems | 13529649 |
You can download the Oracle WebLogic Server upgrade installers from My Oracle Support:
http://support.oracle.com/5 Task 5: Refer to the Installation and Configuration Documentation for Next Steps
After you have downloaded all the necessary software, you can then proceed to install and configure your software, depending upon your starting point:
If you are new to Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2), then see the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle Forms and Reports.
If you are upgrading from Oracle Application Server 10g or Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 1 (11.1.1), then see the Oracle Fusion Middleware Upgrade Guide for Forms and Reports.
If you are patching an existing Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.0) installation, then see the Oracle Fusion Middleware Patching Guide in the Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) Documentation Library.
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FAQs
How to install and configure Oracle Forms and Reports 12c? ›
- Download Software from Oracle.
- Install JDK.
- Install Weblogic Server 12.2.1.4.
- Install forms & reports 12.2.1.4.
- Create a REPO for the Classic Domain.
- Create a Classic Domain for deploying forms & reports application.
- Configure Classic domain for deploying Oracle forms & reports applications.
- Install Fusion Middleware Infrastructure.
- Install Forms.
- Run Repository Creation Utility (RCU).
- Run Configuration Wizard.
- Start all servers to complete configuration.
Run the "setup.exe" executable in the "Disk1" directory. Click the "Next" button on the Welcome screen. Select the "Skip Software Updates" radio group, then click the "Next" button. Accept the "Install and Configure" option by clicking the "Next" button.
How install Oracle Forms and Reports 11g in Linux? ›- Oracle Middleware Home Location: /u01/app/oracle/middleware (default)
- Oracle Home Directory: FR_home.
- WebLogic Server Location: /u01/app/oracle/middleware/wls_10.3.6.
- Oracle Instance Location: /u01/app/oracle/middleware/FR_inst.
- Oracle Instance Name: FR_inst.
- Next.
Oracle Forms 12c version can now be used without a browser while still keeping the native appearance of the application. Either JDK or Java Plugin (JRE) has to be installed on the client PC. An example of how to use this type of configuration can be found in the Forms web configuration file (formsweb.
How do I manually configure an Oracle service in Windows? ›- Run ORADIM from the command prompt: C:\> oradim -NEW -SID prod -STARTMODE manual -PFILE "C:\app\username\admin\prod\pfile\init.ora" ...
- Set the value of ORACLE_SID to prod . Note that there are no spaces around the equal sign (=) character:
- Download the Oracle database software.
- Install the Oracle database software in a Windows environment.
- Create a database containing example schemas.
- Verify the database installation.
- Connect to an Oracle instance using the SQL*Plus utility.
- Unlock and query the HR schema.
- Install WebLogic Server Infrastructure.
- Install Forms and Reports.
- Run Repository Creation Utility (RCU).
- Run Configuration Wizard.
- Start all servers to complete configuration.
- Navigate to the installation folder and launch the setup file. After downloading the Oracle Client, you can unzip it to a directory of your choice, then run the setup.exe file.
- Provide Oracle Home user account details. ...
- Select a location for Oracle base directory.
| Download | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Download | Oracle Forms and Reports | 12.2.1.4.0 (Released September 2019) |
| Download | Oracle Forms and Reports | 12.2.1.3.0 (Released August 2017) |
Is Oracle Forms and Reports outdated? ›
Oracle Reports is deprecated.
How do I install Oracle 11gr2 Express Edition for Windows x64? ›- Step 2: After you open the provided link, you can right-click the zip file and click on 'Download' as shown in the image below.
- Step 3: Now, after the file has been successfully downloaded, you can view the file in the file explorer.
- Min 8 Gb RAM.
- Static IP (or Loopback Adapter for Windows)
- Deactivate AntiVirus + Firewall.
- Install JDK 1.8.0_51+ (as Administrator / with Administrator privileges)
- Add JDK_HOMEbin in %PATH% (first in the list)
You can connect database in Oracle Forms builder using TNS (tnsnames. ora file) and by using the direct method (without tnsnames. ora file). The direct way is same for Oracle Forms 10g and 11g and even for 12c.
How to open Oracle Report Builder 12c? ›bat file and double click it it will start the report builder for you. 2- Connect to AdminServer. 3- Run the following wlst command.